Duke Energy

An environmental group is challenging air quality permits issued for a massive Amazon data center project in North Carolina, with Duke Energy also named in the challenge. The dispute centers on emissions linked to powering the facility. Data centers have drawn growing scrutiny over their electricity demands and pollution footprint.

Amazon and Duke Energy have secured permits for hundreds of generators, but opposition to the projects continues. Environmental opponents say they are not done fighting the decision, signalling further legal or regulatory challenges ahead over the air-quality and permitting approvals in the region.